Onward is an unincorporated community located in Sharkey County, Mississippi.

[2] The post office was housed in Onward Store in the early to mid-twentieth century.

A state historical highway marker on the grounds of Onward Store commemorates the creation of the Teddy Bear.

[3] In 1902, former United States President Theodore Roosevelt was on a bear hunt at nearby Smedes Plantation.

The events inspired the creation of the Teddy Bear stuffed toy, named after Roosevelt.